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The Beverly Hillbillies

Deciding to move to Beverly Hills to take advantage of their new-found wealth, the Clampetts find that their down-to-earth lifestyle clashes with the new suburb and its shielded, upper-class inhabitants.

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The 1971 cancellation of the series, by Fred Silverman resulted from CBS' desire to erase its image as a "rural network." In the process, other rural shows (including Green Acres and [show]The 1971 cancellation of the series, by Fred Silverman resulted from CBS' desire to erase its image as a "rural network." In the process, other rural shows (including Green Acres and Petticoat Junction) were canceled as well. The general feeling was that "CBS canceled every show with a tree in it".[hide]

The names of Elly May's two pet chimpanzees were Skipper and Bessie.

Rose to #1 in the ratings faster than any other show within the first three weeks since its debut. This is a feat that is still unmatched to this day. It remained #1 for two years. The eight…[show]Rose to #1 in the ratings faster than any other show within the first three weeks since its debut. This is a feat that is still unmatched to this day. It remained #1 for two years. The eight episodes that aired following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy are the most watched half-hour shows in television history.[hide]